Hallmark "Mr. and Mrs. Claus Series: Home Cooking" Christmas Ornament, 1987
THF181859 / Hallmark "Mr. and Mrs. Claus Series: Home Cooking" Christmas Ornament, 1987
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Artifact Overview
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
1987
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Duane Unruh of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1622
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on ornament:
1987 / DEC. / 24
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / HOME COOKING / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT / DATED 1987 / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Second in the Mr. and Mrs. Claus Series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on back of packaging:
Santa takes a little pause / To talk to Mrs. Santa Claus, / Her cookies are a treat he wouldn't miss! / She's the one who makes him jolly / (Not the Christmas trees or holly), / That is why he's asking for a kiss! / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (c) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in China QX483-7
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